next-gen

adjective

ˈnekst-ˈjen 

: of or relating to a potential, forthcoming, or brand-new version of an existing product or technology : next-generation

next-gen medicines

Next-gen tactical lasers will likely be electrically-powered and diode-pumped, since chemical lasers require storage and transport of heavy ingredients.

—Eric Adams

Those plans could include solar panels, modern heating and cooling systems, and next-gen tech to support a fleet of electric-powered buses.

—Justin Engel

Examples of next-gen in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Rycroft remains optimistic that next-gen textile waste inputs could reach 30 to 40 percent of viscose feedstock by 2036, but only if the industry picks up its pace of adoption. — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026

SpaceX’s plans for Starlink Mobile have only become more ambitious with plans to offer satellite-to-phone connectivity with 150Mbps speeds per user using next-gen satellites launching next year. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2026

Many next-gen leaders have spent years shadowing without ever receiving honest feedback or being given real authority. — Joy Nissen, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026

While renewable power can continue to expand, the energy sector is on the verge of leaps in cleaner, next-gen nuclear power and geothermal energy. — Jordan Blum, Fortune, 15 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

next-generation

First Known Use

1995, in the meaning defined above